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Conjugation Chart of “Esconder” (to hide) in the Preterite (Past) Tense

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Understanding the Preterite (Past) Tense of “Esconder”

The preterite of esconder is used to express a specific instance of hiding something in the past, for example Escondí las llaves debajo del tapete (I hid the keys under the mat). This tense emphasizes the completed action of hiding at a particular moment.

This is a regular -er verb that follows the standard preterite conjugation pattern. Its straightforward conjugation makes it a good example for learning regular -er verbs in the preterite.

How to Use Esconder in the Preterite (Past) Tense

The preterite of esconder expresses a completed action of hiding or concealing in the past.

To hide: Describes concealing something from view, for example Escondí el regalo en el armario (I hid the gift in the closet) or Escondieron las llaves (They hid the keys).

To conceal/keep secret: Used for keeping information private, for example Escondió la verdad de todos (He/she concealed the truth from everyone).

Real Life Examples of Esconder in the Preterite (Past) Tense

Escondí el regalo antes de la fiesta. (I hid the gift before the party.)

Escondiste las llaves en un lugar seguro. (You hid the keys in a safe place.)

El niño escondió sus juguetes. (The child hid their toys.)

Escondimos el tesoro en el jardín. (We hid the treasure in the garden.)

Los estudiantes escondieron sus notas. (The students hid their notes.)

Escondí la verdad por mucho tiempo. (I hid the truth for a long time.)

Escondiste tus sentimientos. (You hid your feelings.)

El artista escondió su obra maestra. (The artist hid their masterpiece.)

Escondimos las pistas del juego. (We hid the game clues.)

Los animales escondieron su comida. (The animals hid their food.)

Escondí el dinero bajo la cama. (I hid the money under the bed.)

Escondiste el documento importante. (You hid the important document.)

La familia escondió sus valores. (The family hid their valuables.)

Escondimos la sorpresa con cuidado. (We carefully hid the surprise.)

Los niños escondieron los dulces. (The children hid the candies.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Esconder (to hide) in the Preterite (Past) Tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Preterite tense is also known as the Simple Past, Past Simple, Definite Past, Absolute Past, or Past Tense Indicative in English, and as Pretérito Perfecto Simple, Pretérito Indefinido, Pretérito Simple, Pasado Simple, or Pretérito de Indicativo in Spanish.